Biggest game in Norman

[soonertodd]

ever? maybe so,the only ones i can think of that compete are 2000 Ou Neb and 1971 OU Neb

[yermom]

neither team is #1, surely there have been bigger

Tech in 2008 was pretty dang important

i guess it depends on the criteria.

i do know i am glad i am going to be there.

[Boomer.....]

Game of the century, 2000 Nebbish, 2008 Tech

[BigTip]

OU - NU 1971

Game of the Century, and it has held up to that lofty moniker. Conference and National title on the line, #1, #2. The whole deal.
It helped that it lived up to the hype.
Crap crap crap, we just needed the ball one more time!

ps; It gets my vote because I was there for it and I won't be for this one! lol

[BoulderSooner79]

ever? maybe so,the only ones i can think of that compete are 2000 Ou Neb and 1971 OU Neb


Those were bigger.

[Boomer.....]

07 Mizzou and 2000 K-State were also huge.

[SoonerorLater]

It's hard to say the most important, though it's hard to tell the the complete ramifications of this game right now, but there is certainly more buzz on a national level then I think anybody anticipated.

[MyT Oklahoma]

The 2007 game with Mizzou was the first time that I took my daughter to an OU game in Norman.

P.S. The Sooners are 9 and 0 in games I've taken my daughter to.

[Seamus]

The 2007 game with Mizzou was the first time that I took my daughter to an OU game in Norman.

P.S. The Sooners are 9 and 0 in games I've taken my daughter to.

Somebody get this guy and his daughter season tickets stat!

[StoopTroup]

This is a big game. Not the biggest.

[BigTip]

Somebody get this guy and his daughter season tickets stat!

"It's only weird if it doesn't work"

[MyT Oklahoma]

But the OU home game I will always remember the most was the 1971 Game of the Century. Number One (and defending National Champion) vs. Number Two.

The game had been hyped since at least midway through the season and I've never seen anything like it since. The anticipation beforehand that is.

I watched that game at my Aunt Loretta's house after Thanksgiving dinner and there wasn't an empty seat in that living room.

[BoulderSooner79]

This one feels more fun to me vs. life & death (i.e. orange teams). But I don't share the ND hate that so many others proudly display here. I want Saturday to get here!

[SoonerAtKU]

It would be better had OU not lost to KSU already, but it's still a hell of a thing.

[yermom]

07 Mizzou and 2000 K-State were also huge.

the big Mizzou game was in San Antonio though

and 2000 K-State was Manhattan

[thecrimsoncrusader]

It won't be a big game after the first quarter.

[BoulderSooner79]

It would be better had OU not lost to KSU already, but it's still a hell of a thing.

Yep, our odds of making the title game are slim while I think ND would be in the title if they win out (but they won't :P ). If only...

[Boomer.....]

the big Mizzou game was in San Antonio though
and 2000 K-State was Manhattan

Damn, you're right. Not sure what I was thinking.

The first Mizzou game was big also and pretty sure Gameday was here.

[texas bandman]

'71 Game of the Century. I was sitting in the student section and am still screaming about the clip that wasn't called on Johnny Rodgers' punt return. Blind refs!!!!

[badger]

It's big for Notre Dame, as this will be their signature win of the season (that they won't get). For us... it would have been had K-State not Snydered us :(

[BoulderSooner79]

It's big for Notre Dame, as this will be their signature win of the season (that they won't get). For us... it would have been had K-State not Snydered us :(

A win would keep alive our chances of making the title game if other teams falter - some folks require that possibility for life to have meaning ;)

A top 5 finish and a nice BCS bowl are still very much on the table, but this isn't a game of even this short century.

[8timechamps]

This is the biggest game since Tech in '08, no question. I don't think it's quite as big as that one (as it was a national title playoff game). This one has similar implications, so it's close. The only way this game could be bigger, is if both teams came in undefeated, and/or ranked #1/#2...that would have 'game of the century' type hype.

[StoopTroup]

It's big for Notre Dame, as this will be their signature win of the season (that they won't get). For us... it would have been had K-State not Snydered us :(

I think we got Snydered as well.....but over 80,000 fans seem to think it was all LJ's fault.

Good point IMO.

[BigTip]

It would be better had OU not lost to KSU already, but it's still a hell of a thing.

If we had beaten KSU, where would we be ranked right now? 3rd?

[BoulderSooner79]

If we had beaten KSU, where would we be ranked right now? 3rd?

2nd. OU has a stronger brand than KSU.

[badger]

I think we got Snydered as well.....but over 80,000 fans seem to think it was all LJ's fault.

Good point IMO.

At least when we get Snydered at home, we don't all head for the exits before halftime:
http://media.kansas.com/smedia/2012/10/20/22/32/OPh8V.SlMa.80.jpeg

I have to pretend that this game isn't a big deal because I don't have tickets. Ah well --- enjoy freezing your arses off on those metal bleachers (because you deserve to if you're not standing!)

[StoopTroup]

I agree. There was a little of it but nothing like the mass exodus you see in that one.

[KantoSooner]

As I recall, Miami back in 1986? was a big-ish thing.

[Moore]

Ou will lose because of field goal kicking mark it down

[KantoSooner]

And MinnKota makes an excellent trolling motor.

[rock on sooner]

'71 Game of the Century. I was sitting in the student section and am still screaming about the clip that wasn't called on Johnny Rodgers' punt return. Blind refs!!!!

There were THREE clips on that punt return!

[Moore]

There were THREE clips on that punt return!

Refs would have called them if they happened

[olevetonahill]

Refs would have called them if they happened

85sooner, Who do you think yer Fooling?

[8timechamps]

As I recall, Miami back in 1986? was a big-ish thing.

You mean 85? I was at that game, and it wasn't quiet the same. Miami wasn't as well known as they later became.

[BoulderSooner79]

Ou will lose because of field goal kicking mark it down

Where do I mark it? Have an extra pen on ya?

[8timechamps]

Where do I mark it? Have an extra pen on ya?

On your notepad...duh!

[soonertodd]

As I recall, Miami back in 1986? was a big-ish thing.

it was 85 in norman,i was sitting 2 rows up from were troy stepped out of bounds. only if jerome brown hadnt broken his leg that day i think we would have beaten them. i have only been to 2 games they have lost at home.

i think the 71 game is the biggest ever,soo much build up,cover of sports illustrated,and a great game that lived up to all the hype, 2 seemingly unbeatable teams colliding and one had to lose,but the 2 itans remained #1 and #2 in the final polls.

second has to be the 2000 Neb game,after the horrible 90's and being at our worst,the miracle year of 2000 happened,clawing up to #2 in the polls and beating 2 top ten teams the sooners faced #1 Nebraska,it was electric stadium was jammed and rockin,even after being down 14-0 the sooners dominated the last 3 quarters to win. i saw tickets goin for 3k a pair before the game.

i was at the tech game in 08 and it was awesome but tech was nowhere near a national power as OU,Neb, or Notre Dame is

Saturday night is gonna be special!!

[Salt City Sooner]

As I recall, Miami back in 1986? was a big-ish thing.
It ended up being a bigger game in retrospect than it was at the time because the 'canes were a lot better than people thought they were before that one. Miami was not ranked when they came to Norman.

[JiminyChristmas]

Biggest non-conference game ever in Norman. Maybe that's the way to spin it.

[70sooner]

'71 Game of the Century. I was sitting in the student section and am still screaming about the clip that wasn't called on Johnny Rodgers' punt return. Blind refs!!!!

they actually missed 2 clips on that runback and both were pretty blatant.

&*%%$#& Johnny Rodgers, LOL!~

[oupride]

The game vs Miami in 2008 was big, sort of. Prepare for the same type of traffic gridlock attempting to leave the game.

[BoulderSooner79]

Pitt and Tony Dorsett coming into Norman in '75 was thought to be big at the time. They weren't quite ready for the Sooners that year, but did win the AP championship the following year.

[MamaMia]

If its not the biggest, its sure in the hell one of the biggest in terms of our season, our recruiting, the amount of media attention, the vast number of alumni attending, and in the total impact the outcome of the game will have on us.

[VA Sooner]

The 2007 game with Mizzou was the first time that I took my daughter to an OU game in Norman.

P.S. The Sooners are 9 and 0 in games I've taken my daughter to.


I hope you bought her a ticket to this game...

[VA Sooner]

2000 K-State and 2008 Texas Tech were bigger in my mind...

then again... nothing is bigger than the next game on the schedule.

[Salt City Sooner]

2000 K-State and 2008 Texas Tech were bigger in my mind...

then again... nothing is bigger than the next game on the schedule.
'00 KSU was still in Manhattan. ;)

Heupel said in his book that it was the loudest stadium he'd ever been in that day. Hopefully we can give him a bit different outlook this Saturday.

[8timechamps]

2000 K-State and 2008 Texas Tech were bigger in my mind...

then again... nothing is bigger than the next game on the schedule.

I bet you meant 2000 Nebraska.

And I agree. Those were just a little bigger. However, this one is close and if it were a conference game it would be right up there.

[GottaHavePride]

I guarantee, that 2000 KSU game was the loudest damn stadium I've ever been in. A&M are a bunch of amateurs in comparison.

[70sooner]

Pitt and Tony Dorsett coming into Norman in '75 was thought to be big at the time. They weren't quite ready for the Sooners that year, but did win the AP championship the following year.

Scott Hill, baby!~


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54EV42w4_t0

[VA Sooner]

2000 K-State and 2008 Texas Tech were bigger in my mind...

then again... nothing is bigger than the next game on the schedule.



I'm too distracted, I meant 2000 Nebraska...

I'm watching OU vs K-State on YouTube right now. Thank you, Huff99!!!

[StoopTroup]

If we put Folding chairs on top the press box, The top of the Jumbotron and the North Fireworks Clock area....it might be our largest Crowd ever though.

[hawaii 5-0]

Joe Wiley got clipped !!!!


5-0

[PLaw]

ever? maybe so,the only ones i can think of that compete are 2000 Ou Neb and 1971 OU Neb

Not even close. It's a good game that's getting a lot of deserved hype, but it doesn't have near the auora of the 70-80's Nebbish clashes.

I can't fathom what it would have been like back in '71 if there had been the media machines that we have today.


BOOMER

[soonertodd]

Not even close. It's a good game that's getting a lot of deserved hype, but it doesn't have near the auora of the 70-80's Nebbish clashes.

I can't fathom what it would have been like back in '71 if there had been the media machines that we have today.


BOOMER

Yes it would have been nuts had there been internet and tv coverage like there is today,back then if you had 3 games including your bowl you were something special. those OU-Neb games from 71-90 were as good as it gets in rivalries. the 79 game in norman is still my all time fav game that i was at.being there with my dad and Sims running all over the huskers BOOMER!!

[HateTheWhorns]

It ended up being a bigger game in retrospect than it was at the time because the 'canes were a lot better than people thought they were before that one. Miami was not ranked when they came to Norman.

SCS,

I agree, but would add that the results of this game led directly to OU winning MNC #6. We were not going to win a title that year with Troy at the helm. It was the introduction of Jamelle and the explosiveness of his offense that swayed the pollsters to move us back into MNC contention. Once TN took UM back behind the woodshed in the Sugar Bowl, the script was complete.

[PrideMom]

OU needs this win and for Kansas State to lose. BIG!!

[PLaw]

Yes it would have been nuts had there been internet and tv coverage like there is today,back then if you had 3 games including your bowl you were something special. those OU-Neb games from 71-90 were as good as it gets in rivalries. the 79 game in norman is still my all time fav game that i was at.being there with my dad and Sims running all over the huskers BOOMER!!

I was at the '79 game with my dad, too. I believe that's when Billy busted it for about 80 on the first play from scrimmage but it got called back on a holding penalty. No worries, though, OU rolled nebbish for another Big 8 title.

BOOMER

[Salt City Sooner]

SCS,

I agree, but would add that the results of this game led directly to OU winning MNC #6. We were not going to win a title that year with Troy at the helm. It was the introduction of Jamelle and the explosiveness of his offense that swayed the pollsters to move us back into MNC contention. Once TN took UM back behind the woodshed in the Sugar Bowl, the script was complete.
That's why I said in retrospect. At the time of the game, there really wasn't much history between the 2 teams aside from Helmet Head having been an assistant at OU & HC @ OSU.

[soonertodd]

I was at the '79 game with my dad, too. I believe that's when Billy busted it for about 80 on the first play from scrimmage but it got called back on a holding penalty. No worries, though, OU rolled nebbish for another Big 8 title.

BOOMER

It was a clip they called and it was way down field,i think the Neb guy ran in front of our guy and made it happen,long ways from sims too,he had no chance to catch him. Billy should have had well over 300 yards that day against a great Neb defense.

the long one he broke late he ran over one of their lineman. and that was a SWEET pass JC hit Valora with in the 3rd.

BOOMER!!!